Sensing system: camera
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2024 Porsche Taycan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-841 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the turn signals are activated, which can reduce…
Risk. A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taycan median. How we score
2024 Porsche Taycan 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The in-cabin heater stopped working, and the temperature is in the single digits outside (currently 7 degrees), so I was not able to use the defroster to clear my windshield and it was dangerously cold inside the vehicle.
heater and defroster failed, no parts available, PCNA and local dealer cannot fix at this time defroster failure makes vehicle potentially undriveable in bad winter weather
I called Porsche USA and they are refusing to help to fix the recall. I got a brand new Porsche Taycan never got the charging cable from the dealership. Recall can not be fixed w out the charging cable. Manufacturer Voluntary Service Action issued Program #WPU1 SUBMIT CHARGING CABLE WITH NEMA POWER…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.